Where does “derisively” come from?
Derisively comes from English derisive, from Latin derideo meaning to laugh at or mock, combining Latin de- with a root from Proto-Indo-European līg- relating to mockery and ḱóm meaning with or together.
derisively (English): In a derisive manner; demeaningly, mockingly
Definitions
- In a derisive manner; demeaningly, mockingly
Ancestry of “derisively”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | derisive | Expressing or characterized by derision; mocking;... |
| 2 | Latin | dērīdeō | to laugh at, mock, make fun of, deride |
| 3 | Latin | dē- | of; from |
| 4 | Latin | dē | of; concerning; about |
| 5 | Latin | post | behind; after, since, besides, except; behind,... |
| 6 | Latin | poste | ablative singular of postis |
| 7 | Proto-Italic | posti | behind, after |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | pósti | after |
| 9 | Proto-Indo-European | pós | afterwards, post; by, at |